Te Awa, caters to people of all ages and abilities and was designed for both cyclists and pedestrians. The path is generally 3m wide, flat and made of concrete but does include a couple of very short but steep hills
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-37.82, 175.34 · rel 9229284
-37.82, 175.34 · rel 9229284
Te Awa River Walk
61,8 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
Waikato · -37.82°N ·
175.34°E
61,8km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
5× ruins
5× Attraction
8× monument
1× Water
1× summit
Historic Redoubt
ruins ·
55 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Taumatawīwī
ruins ·
65 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Turbine
Attraction ·
122 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Battle of Taumatawiwi memorial
monument ·
157 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Te Puna Marama
Water ·
179 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Ancient Egyptian Garden
Attraction ·
200 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Na Pukeahu o Puna
Attraction ·
248 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Site of first Hamilton Public Library
monument ·
125 m off route
13,0 km
21%
Ieper (Ypres) Memorial Garden
monument ·
153 m off route
21,0 km
34%
HMNZS Waikato
monument ·
149 m off route
27,2 km
44%
Royal New Zealand Air Force 1939-1945
monument ·
163 m off route
28,4 km
46%
Gunboat Rangiriri
Attraction ·
124 m off route
29,7 km
48%
Royal New Zealand Artillery Gunners
monument ·
147 m off route
29,7 km
48%
Mangaharakeke Pā
ruins ·
29 m off route
61,8 km
100%
Ngāruawāhia NZ Wars memorial
monument ·
133 m off route
61,8 km
100%
Opoia Pā
ruins ·
147 m off route
61,8 km
100%
Havelock Hill
summit ·
233 m off route
61,8 km
100%
Pukeiahua
ruins ·
235 m off route
61,8 km
100%
Ngaruawahia Pioneer turret memorial
monument ·
242 m off route
61,8 km
100%
Gunboat Pioneer
Attraction ·
245 m off route
61,8 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Te Awa River Walk is 61.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, Te Awa River Walk takes approximately 15h 23min to complete.
No, Te Awa River Walk is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Te Awa River Walk starts near coordinates -37.7936, 175.2904.
Te Awa River Walk is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Te Awa River Walk is maintained and managed by Waikato Regional Council.